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4 Autumn Reflections—Steve Hodges.
As the warm days of summer pass and the chill
of winter is on the horizon, we tend to pause and
reflect on what has passed and what lies ahead.
The floating lines and evocative harmonies depict
these thoughtful reflections as well as the joy of
abundance found during this season.
10515834 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 49.00
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Blue—Robert W. Smith. Simple, yet elegant and
graceful, Blue is a lyrical work by Robert W. Smith
for the developing concert band. Beautiful harmonic
changes rooted in the language of American jazz
make Blue a rich educational experience on many
levels. With its poignant melody and beautiful
chordal setting, Blue is appropriate for any concert
or festival performance.
10523254 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
Chorale—Paul Cook. Written for first-year
performers, this provides a charming musical
addition to programming, warm-up, and
instrumental study. Careful attention to balance,
blend, dynamics, and phrasing will enhance your
students' musicianship and make it an impressive
performance piece as well.
10520300 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 51.00
December Snow—Frank Ticheli. Bring back
memories of one of nature's simple wonders. The
pure joy brought about by these magical early
morning flurries is captured in the gentle sounds
of this reflective piece. Bright percussion colors
combine with gently floating melodies to give it a
distinct wintery feel that lasts through the warm and
serene ending.
10495502 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 95.00
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Dream Tides—Jeremy Bell. A beautiful,
lyric piece that is ideal for your developing
musicians as it creates the opportunity for them
to work on dynamics and expression. The music
captures the sense of being in a fantastic day
dream with the ability to travel and explore
anywhere and everywhere.
10515852 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
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(Risk) Everything for a Dream—
Richard L. Saucedo.
This beautiful and sensitive
composition was written to celebrate the beginning
of United Sound, an organization whose purpose is
to put instruments into the hands of special-needs
students. The beginning section features optional
solo opportunities for flute, alto sax and trumpet.
From there the piece adds layers of sonorities as the
full ensemble builds to the emotional and powerful
final strains.
10521191 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
Farewell at Dawn—Bruce W. Tippette.
As the title suggests, this is a musically expressive
farewell to the night and greeting to a new day.
Opening softly with a gentle motive, the piece
evolves through simple, yet expressive material that
transitions to a climax before resolving to a peaceful
finish. A mature, lyric work that can be performed by
the youngest of bands.
10515860 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . B 48.00
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The Gift Of Hope (Based on Joseph
Brackett's Simple Gifts)—
arr. James Swearingen.
This expressive setting,
based on the ever-popular folk song Simple Gifts,
will allow your beginning band to sound amazing
in their first year of instruction. You can be sure
audiences of all ages will be touched by this highly
expressive work.
10522813 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
10522861 CD-Look To The Skies . . . . . . . . 14.95
Heart and Home—Andrew Poor.
A beautiful original work that's reminiscent of
folk songs of the past. Tuneful melodies, flowing
countermelodies, and opportunities to showcase
optional solos are all hallmarks of this musical piece.
Every section will welcome their chance to shine in
this moving composition.
10522829 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
10522861 CD-Look To The Skies . . . . . . . . 14.95
Hymn for Those Who Serve—
Douglas E. Wagner.
This cherished work is a
hymn of thanks that comes from the sincerest
depths of our hearts. The moving music expresses
our deepest gratitude and utmost respect for the
selfless men and women who defend the freedoms
each of us hold dear. A heartfelt setting that will
reinforce musicianship in your beginning band.
10520336 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 51.00
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It Is Well—arr. Robert W. Smith. This setting of
this moving hymn was scored for developing bands
and written well within the capabilities of bands in
the second year of instruction. Simple, reflective,
and poignant, it will be a valued part of any concert
or festival program.
10522831 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 46.00
10522861 CD-Look To The Skies . . . . . . . . 14.95
October Sky—Rob Romeyn. Cast a musical
spell with this moving work that's filled with vivid
images and colorful harmonies. The beautiful melody
is presented in varied textures and with sensitivity
seldom found in works at this level. As the full
ensemble gradually joins in, the music builds to a
climax, evoking images of a glorious fall sunset.
10522793 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 44.00
10522861 CD-Look To The Skies . . . . . . . . 14.95
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On Placid Seas—Robert Sheldon. This tranquil
offering brings to mind the feeling of floating on a
calm sea, contemplating the starry skies above.
Playable by young bands, this will bring a moment of
lyricism to your next concert. Beautiful!
10521005 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Palo Duro Sunrise—Jack Wilds. Experience an
idyllic sunrise over Palo Duro Canyon in Texas, the
second-largest painted canyon in the United States.
A gentle melody in the flute depicts the first rays of
sunlight peaking over the edges of the canyon before
the music builds, becoming an exciting depiction
of the landscape at a faster tempo. A wonderful
opportunity to play with musicality and confidence in
an exciting piece with Americana flavor.
10521007 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
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Pavane (Pout Une Infante Defunte)—
Maurice Ravel/arr. Michael Story.
Originally scored for piano, this work is one of
classical music's most popular and timeless works.
The touching melody is brilliantly displayed; this
setting offers your very young ensemble a wonderful
opportunity to perform in an expressive, lyrical style.
10520368 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 51.00
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Rippling Watercolors—Brian Balmages.
While many often underestimate the extensive
colors, harmonies, and emotional ranges available to
younger ensembles, this stunning lyrical work sets
out to explore those very qualities. While playable
by middle school bands, this fully expressive work is
equally at home with mature ensembles. A gorgeous
and colorful work!
10521011 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
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Serenade—Robert Sheldon. Provide your
young band with a gentle and poignant moment on
your next concert. This lovely and lyrical offering
contains subtle, yet dramatic shifts in tonality that
create interest and momentum in this tuneful and
sensitive composition.
10515910 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 49.00
Skylight—Steve Hodges. Exuding all the warmth
and brightness of a sunny day, this smooth flowing
work will bring a welcome glow to any concert
performance. Each section has an opportunity to
present the bold melody while bass instruments and
percussion provide a solid foundation before the
exciting conclusion.
10515916 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
A Song of Goodbye—Andrew Glover.
Blend, balance, intonation and musicianship are all
developed with this excellent musical selection.
The lovely and lyrical material helps to musically
capture the range of feelings experienced during a
farewell. The haunting and somber melodies give
way to an uplifting chorale before the poignant and
slightly unsettled conclusion that completes the
range of emotions.
10522715 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 52.00
10522860 CD-The Adventure Begins . . . . . 14.95
Song of Peace—Phil Stonebarger. This is the
perfect way to provide a light and lovely moment
on any concert program. The beautiful lush melody
is first presented by the flute section before being
passed throughout the band. It's easy to play so
you can devote attention to the various aspects of
musical and expressive performance.
10521408 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . E 52.00
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Southwind—arr. Michael Sweeney.
Composed in the 1700s, this traditional Irish lament
of homesickness has become a tender and beloved
melody appearing on countless recordings. Also
known as The Wind from the South or An Gaoth
Aneas, this setting for second-year players provides
melody for all sections of the band along with subtle
and tasteful harmonic variants.
10521206 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Starry Night—Timothy Loest.
Breathtaking harmonies meet the simple innocence
of the beloved tune Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
in this lush, lyrical arrangement for young band.
A wondrous teaching opportunity for phrasing
and expression, Starry Night goes far beyond an
arrangement and will be a welcome contrasting
work on your next program.
10521019 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
BOOK:
Lyrical Conducting (A New Dimension
in Expressive Musicianship)—
Edward S. Lisk.
The concepts and instructional
techniques will expand awareness of musical
expression and greater musical meaning. This book
will enhance expressive approaches to conducting;
build poise and finesse into one's body language;
develop a unique and personal rendering of a
composition; develop a performance vocabulary for
artistic considerations; and sensitize one's emotional
response to shape the beauty and expressive
qualities of a personal conducting interpretation.
10364280 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99
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